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ESA gives green light to funding for GMES
ESA PR 52-2004. ESA's Earth Observation Programme Board met at the Eden Project in Cornwall on 21 and 22 September. An agreement was reached at this meeting among ESA's Member States to release a total of €80m to fund the next stage of the ESA component of the European GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) initiative.
Part of this funding will cover a socioeconomic assessment of the benefits of GMES and the follow-on to the work already done by ESA on definition and demonstration of the services to be provided by GMES. More importantly, the Board gave the green light to the start of work on the space component of GMES by approving €30m for preparatory activities comprising architecture studies, ground segment design and initial definition studies for the five "sentinels" which will be the backbone of the future European Earth Observation System to monitor the environment. These activities will pave the way to the decision to be taken at the next ESA Council meeting at ministerial level, in late 2005 or early 2006, on full implementation of GMES.
Professor José Achache, Director of Earth Observation at ESA, said: "Natural disasters, such as the hurricanes in the Caribbean this year and the floods which devastated Eastern Europe in 2002, are becoming increasingly frequent and violent. In order to understand their connection with man-induced global changes and mitigate their impact, there is an increasing need for better global monitoring and forecasting capabilities. That is what GMES will provide. I am particularly pleased at this decision, which comes at the end of my term at ESA, where I have worked hard to build the foundations of this programme".
Dr Steven Wilson, Chairman of the ESA Programme Board and Director of Earth Observation at the British National Space Centre, said: "ESA Member States have now agreed on the provision of key information services for critical aspects of our environment, and the underpinning technologies to guarantee comprehensive monitoring of our environment from space. The UK is playing a leading role in both the science and engineering capabilities in this field as well as developing ground-based services to utilise satellite data."
Note to Editors
Global Monitoring for Environment & Security (GMES) is a joint initiative of the European Commission (EC) and ESA. It is a response to growing concern among European policy- makers to have reliable access to information on the environment on the global, regional and local scales, with the emphasis on global change, environmental stress and natural and man-made disasters.
While GMES is looking to expand the use of space-based systems, the development of operational GMES services will also incorporate the advanced technical and operational capability offered by terrestrial and airborne observation systems.
The initial phase, 2001 to 2003, ended in December 2003 with the publication of a joint final report and a Commission Communication laying the basis of a way forward for GMES. Currently, GMES is funded through two separate streams of activity, subscriptions by ESA Member States and EC Framework calls.
An action plan for the next (interim) period, 2004-2005, has been proposed, to be managed through a GMES Programme Office set up in early 2004 that brings together EC and ESA staff and a number of key stakeholders, such as the European Environmental Agency and Eumetsat. The Programme Office and an Advisory Committee of Member States are supported by the Commission Directors General for Environment, Research and Information Society, the JRC and the ESA Director General.
A key requirement during this next stage is to identify the priorities for GMES services through a number of preparatory activities, including a study on the socioeconomic case for GMES themes. This could lead to a proposal for implementation of the GMES Earth observation space component in time for ESA's next ministerial-level Council meeting.
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Randolph is a town in Coos county, New Hampshire. It was formed in 1772 and has gone by the following other name/s: Durand. Its parent county/ies is/are Grafton. For more information, contact the county at 130 Durand Rd., Randolph 03570. On the attached map, Randolph is shown as 28 in Coos.
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SEATTLE — The last of four Texas climbers rescued on Mount Rainier in an effort that cost a ranger his life walked down off the Washington peak Friday while blizzard conditions high on the mountain delayed efforts to retrieve the body.
The final climber, Stacy Wren, descended the mountain with Mount Rainier National Park rangers and was whisked away by car Friday evening. Three other climbers were plucked off the mountain by helicopter Thursday after the group fell and two of them ended up in a crevasse.
Eight other rangers trying to retrieve the body of climbing ranger Nick Hall, 33, from the 11,200-foot level of the 14,411-foot mountain were pinned down in a ground blizzard. They planned to spend the night at Camp Schurman at the 9,500-foot level and hope for a weather window on Saturday, park spokeswoman Fawn Bauer said.
Hall slid more than 2,600 feet to his death as he was helping evacuate the Texas climbers.
His family both grieved and celebrated his life Friday.
Hall, a four-year veteran of the park's climbing program, came from a family of EMTs who aided soldiers in Iraq and car crash victims in his small hometown of Patten, Maine. He was not married and had no children.
His father, Carter Hall, recalled his son as a loner when he was a child, but flourished in high school through a shared love of the wilderness.
"For good and bad, it was my influence of the outdoors," Hall told The Associated Press in a call from his Maine home, his voice breaking.
A Chinook helicopter from Joint Base Lewis-McChord removed three of the four climbers and rangers stayed on the mountain Thursday night with Wren.
The climbers from Waco, Texas, had reached the summit and were on their way down, roped together, when two women fell into a crevasse on Emmons Glacier. Two men were able to stop the group, and one called for help by cellphone.
Rangers and the helicopter responded to the site at the 13,700-foot level. A helicopter airlifted the three to Madigan Army Medical Center at the military base near Tacoma, where they were hospitalized in fair condition Friday, said spokesman Jay Ebbeson.
The climbers were bruised with possible broken bones, park spokesman Kevin Bacher said earlier.
Park spokeswoman Patti Wold identified the climbers as Stuart Smith, Noelle Smith, Ross Vandyke and Wren.
Hall had helped put three climbers into the helicopter when he fell. The park is investigating exactly how he fell, Bacher said.
"We don't want what happened to Nick to happen again," he said. "There's no urgency today; nobody's life is at risk today. Let's take it slow and make sure nobody else is hurt."
"We're a very small team and particularly the climbing team — basically 15 people under the climbing foreman," said Bacher, who also is a ranger. "And they work very close together and train close together and depend on each other for their lives and become very close."
The last time a climbing ranger was killed was 1995, when two rangers died after falling 1,200 feet during a glacier rescue.
Hall's family said they were proud of his involvement in mountain rescues, and hoped that his death will draw attention to the profession's dangers.
Hall's father is a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Patten, and his older brother, Aaron, served in the National Guard as an EMT in Iraq. Aaron Hall celebrated his birthday on the day his brother died on the mountain.
Nick Hall had worked as an avalanche forecaster at Yellowstone National Park and as an emergency medical responder for the ski patrol at Washington's Stevens Pass Ski Area, his father said.
When he spoke to him about risks, Carter Hall said, his son responded that dying by heart attack "was also a risk in life."
Hall was the second Mount Rainier National Park ranger to die this year. Margaret Anderson was fatally shot on New Year's Day as she tried to stop a suspect in a Seattle shooting who drove through a tire-chain checkpoint. Benjamin Colton Barnes, 24, was found dead the next day in the snow.
Rescuers are still looking for four other people — two climbers and two campers — who disappeared on the mountain in January. "We're keeping our eyes out for them as the snow melts out," Bacher said.
About 10,000 climbers attempt to reach the summit of the volcano about 85 miles southeast of Seattle each year and about half make it, he said.
Dininny contributed to this story from Yakima, Wash.
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HENRY Purdy was among the try scorers as England hammered Scotland 48-15 in the Under 20 Six Nations at Galashiels.
The Leicester back, from Milton-under-Wychwood, helped England to a first win of this year's championship with their opening score.
Wing Purdy made space for himself and touched down just wide of the posts after Scotland had taken the lead with an early penalty from fly half Ben Chalmers.


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Running: Safety tips
Whether it's as part of a high school track program or cross-country team or just a way of getting in shape, running is a wonderful sport. It's great exercise, virtually anyone can do it, and all you really need to get started is a good pair of sneakers.
But running is not without its risks. Injuries — from sprained ankles and blisters to stress fractures and tendonitis — are commonplace. And runners need to be aware of potential hazards (from vehicles to wild animals) when choosing a place to run.
To keep things safe while running, follow these tips:Avoiding Running Injuries
Statistically speaking, you're more likely to be injured when running than you are while skiing or bicycling. Granted, running-related injuries are typically less severe than those suffered by skiers and cyclists. But the odds are good that at some point in your running career you will get injured.Running, especially on asphalt or other hard surfaces, generates a tremendous amount of stress on the legs and back. This can lead to all manner of lower-body problems. The most common running injuries include sprained ankles, blisters, Achilles tendonitis, chondromalacia (runner's knee), iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), and shinsplints.Runners also often get groin pulls, heel spurs, and hamstring pulls.Two steps can help you avoid serious injuries from running:1.Try to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. Use the right gear, warm up your muscles before you start, and take precautions to deal with weather conditions — like staying well hydrated in hot weather and keeping muscles warm in the cold.
2.Stop running as soon as you notice any symptoms. Ignoring the warning signs of an injury will only lead to bigger problems down the road.
Gear GuidelinesRunning might require less gear than other sports, but it is still vitally important to get the right equipment to minimize the stresses it puts on your body. Anyone who has ever run in the wrong shoes can tell you what a painful experience it can be, and anyone who has run in the wrong socks probably has blisters to prove it.Here are a few tips to make sure you get the right footwear before you start running:
ShoesBefore you buy a pair of running sneakers, know what sort of foot you have. Are your feet wide or narrow? Do you have flat feet? High arches? Different feet need different sneakers to provide maximum support and comfort. If you don't know what sort of foot you have or what kind of sneaker will work best for you, consult a trained professional at a running specialty store.All running shoes should provide good support, starting with a thick, shock-absorbing sole. Runners with flat feet should choose shoes that advertise "motion control" or "stability." Runners with high-arched feet should look for shoes that describe themselves as "flexible" or "cushioned."Getting shoes that fit correctly is more important in running than in virtually any other sport. As you rack up the miles, any hot spots or discomfort will become magnified and lead to blisters and stress-related leg problems.If you plan on running on trails or in bad weather, you'll need trail-running shoes with extra traction, stability, and durability. Whichever type of shoes you end up purchasing, make sure they are laced up snugly but not so tight that they cause discomfort.
SocksRunning socks come in a variety of materials, thicknesses, and sizes. The most important factor is material. Stay away from socks made from 100% cotton. When cotton gets wet, it stays wet, leading to blisters in the summer and cold feet in the winter. Instead, choose socks made from wool or synthetic materials such as polyester and acrylic.Some runners like thicker socks for extra cushioning while others prefer thin socks, particularly in warm weather. Make sure you wear the socks you plan to wear when running while you try on sneakers to ensure a proper fit.
Choose Where to RunOne of the nice things about running is that you can do it almost anywhere. In most cases, it will be possible to simply step out your front door and begin. That being said, there are definitely safer places to run and places that you might want to avoid.
Road RunnersLook for streets that have sidewalks or wide shoulders. If there are no sidewalks or shoulders, and you find yourself having to run in the street, try to find an area with minimal automobile traffic. Always run toward oncoming cars so you can see any potential problems before they reach you.Avoid running routes that take you through bad neighborhoods. If you're running in an unfamiliar area, be prepared to change your route or turn around if you sense that the area you're headed toward may not be safe. Trust your intuition.Find someone to run with if you can — there's safety in numbers. Can't find a running partner? Consider joining a running club through your school or the local parks and recreation department. When running in a group, be sure to run single file and keep to the side of the road. Always yield the right-of-way to vehicles at intersections. Don't assume that cars will stop or alter their paths for you. Obey all traffic rules and signals.
Trail RunnersChoose well-maintained trails. Steer clear of trails that are overgrown or covered with fallen branches — you don't want to trip or encounter ticks or poison ivy! Also, you should avoid trails that travel through deserted areas or take you far away from homes and businesses. Know the location of public phones and the fastest way back to civilization in the event of an emergency.Watch for dogs or wild animals. If you encounter a mountain lion, bear, or other dangerous animal stop running and face it. Running may trigger the animal's instinct to attack. Make yourself look larger by raising your hands over your head. Give the animal plenty of room to escape. If the animal appears to be acting aggressively, throw rocks, sticks, or whatever is readily available at it. Stay facing the animal.If you run into an aggressive dog, don't make eye contact — the dog might see this as a threat. The dog may be trying to defend its territory, so stop running and walk to the other side of the street. If the dog approaches, stand still. In a firm, calm voice, say "No" or "Go home." If you keep running into the same dog, choose a new route or file a report with animal control.
Plan for WeatherRain and SnowIf you intend to run in rain or snow, make sure you dress for the conditions (windproof jacket, hat, gloves, etc.). Wear synthetic fabrics that will help wick away moisture from your body. Consider putting Vaseline or Band-aids on your nipples to keep them from being chafed by a wet shirt.
WindIf it's windy, run more slowly than you normally would when facing into the wind. This will help you keep from overexerting yourself while still giving you the same amount of exercise. Try to start your run by heading into the wind so that you will have the wind at your back later in the run when you are tired.
HeatOn hot days, drink plenty of water before your run and bring extra water with you. Heat prostration can be a very serious problem for runners. Wear white clothing to reflect the sun's rays and a hat to shade your head from the sun, and stop running if you feel faint or uncomfortable in any way.
Before You StartBefore you begin, warm up. Jog in place for a minute or two or do some jumping jacks to get the blood flowing. Then be sure to stretch well, with a particular focus on your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, and ankles.Carry a few essentials with you. These include some form of identification, a cell phone or change for a pay phone, and a whistle. Don't wear headphones or earbuds or anything else that might make you less aware of your surroundings while you run.Tell a friend or family member your running route and when you plan to return. If no one is available, write down your plans so you can be located in the event of an emergency
While RunningTry to run only during daylight hours, if possible. If you must run at night, avoid dimly lit areas and wear bright and/or reflective clothes so that others can see you clearly.When you begin, have a definite idea of how far you intend to go. Less experienced runners should start by running short distances until they build up their stamina and get a better idea of how far they can run safely. For younger teens, the body is still developing and can easily be stressed by running long distances. As a general guideline, a 10K race is the upper limit of what a 13-year-old should attempt, and no one under 18 should try to run a marathon. (Most marathons will limit their entries to people 18 and older.)Stay alert. The more aware you are of your surroundings and the other people around you, the less vulnerable you will be. Staying safe while running involves the same common sense you use to stay safe anywhere else, like avoiding parked cars and dark areas, and taking note of who is directly behind you and ahead of you. If a car passes you more than once or seems suspicious, try to note the license plate number, and make it clear that you are aware of the vehicle. Most runners don't get attacked, especially if they take precautions like running in populated areas. You just need to use common sense.


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President Robert C. Oliver was inaugurated as Augustana's 23rd president on Oct. 6, 2006.
To Bishop Andrea, Pastor Paul, Chairperson Jane, to our past Presidents, to our congressional delegation, our mayor, Board of Trustees members, assembled delegates, our wonderfully gifted faculty, our talented administrators and support staff; to our excellent and energetic students—
(of course the reason we are all here), to our loyal alumni, to my family from near and far, our personal friends, and friends of Augustana—
The pageantry of this day and the solemnity of this ceremony are important in the life of this institution and so very personally rewarding and humbling to me and my family. I am at the same time buoyed by the energy and hope in this room while being somewhat overwhelmed by the responsibility you have bestowed upon me. I must tell you—that is if we can just talk for a minute—that I have looked forward to this since being elected in January, to having the medallion of this office draped on my shoulders, yet I have labored over the message that I am called to deliver today. I have so much to say, that words are difficult and inadequate to convey the emotion that I am feeling.
Many years ago now, one summer between junior high school years when we were living in Florida, I remember waking up early, to go outside into the predawn darkness to watch the launch of one of the Apollo missions into space. We stood out there and first heard the thunderous roar of the Saturn rocket engine, followed by that bright light ascending into the sky, lighting up the darkness as it formed its crescent path into space. It was breathtakingly powerful and beautiful.
Years later I read three books that were in some way related to this experience that served to sharpen the imagery and keep it vivid in my mind: Thomas Wolfe's The Right Stuff, Chuck Yeager's autobiography Yeager, and Gene Krantz's Failure is not an Option. These books chronicled the early development of aerospace research and of the space program, and of many of the talented people involved in the vision for space exploration. In particular Krantz's book discussed in much detail the work of the ground crews and mission control staff. If you are familiar with the movie Apollo 13, Gene Krantz was the mission control officer, played by the actor with the short cropped blonde hair and the gold vest. I had the great pleasure of meeting the real Gene Krantz several years ago. His book spoke of the dedication to learning and the spirit of caring for each other that existed between those who took the responsibility for the success of the mission and the safety of the space travelers.
As I reflect on what takes place at Augustana College, it is clear to me that we too are a launching pad. The very brightest are gathered, and labor thoughtfully with much care to explore and expand the limits of the body of knowledge needed for a safe and meaningful journey. Colleagues toil with respect for each other's special gifts that are added into the mix and the preparation for launch. Great care is taken to meet every contingency, so that all will be well. Like the team assembled by NASA, failure is not an option.
But these are not the flyers. These are those in mission control and the ground crew, making things happen, most often visible, but sometimes unseen. Every task is important, as each add to the success of the mission, and are safeguards against failure.
Along come the travelers, each unique, with special backgrounds, gifts, fears. It is up to the ground crew to help them discover themselves and kindle their passions such that they will be well prepared for the journey to come. We get to know them by name, and sometimes not-so-subtly push them to be ready, not in a centrifuge or a flight simulator, but perhaps in other laboratories. It takes years of preparation for a successful launch—about four in most cases.
Launch day arrives. As the travelers assemble, so does the dedicated team that made for the preparations. As the rocket begins its ignition, a small pit is in the stomachs of ALL those assembled. The launch is both exquisite and beautiful, and noisy and a bit fearful.
Families gather to watch the event. Laughter and celebration are present, as are tears and emotions. It is a glorious time for faculty as the travelers process through the gauntlet and exchange handshakes and hugs with those who have prepared them for launch this day.
A celebration occurs among the ground crew, much hand-shaking and congratulations are shared. There is the satisfaction of a job well done—another successful launch! After some time, it is back to the office, for another group of travelers is arriving in the fall.
In my memory of that Apollo mission launch, I remember the sky lighting up like a bright star rising in the darkness, so bright and intense. Our Augustana graduates are those stars—we get to watch them fly! WOW!
But wait-- that is not all…..they do come back. One of those glorious moments is when our travelers return, some after having been gone for a long time, many after having accomplished amazing things. They tell us about their journeys, and how their preparation was important and valuable to them. It is exciting and fulfilling time, to hear about their exploits and to know that the mission was a success. When they come back to the "cape" for a visit, it is indeed a very special occasion.
It is a very special opportunity to be part of a launch team. Perhaps it is because I have only been a part of a few missions here at Augustana that I find it to be so glorious. In time, after many launches, does one ever lose the sense of magic about it? I believe it is that annual celebration that keeps the magic alive, as well as many other rituals of celebration that we engage in. These rituals of celebration remind us of the privilege we have to be engaged in what we do. Let us hope and pray that we never lose the emotion about what we do here.
Printed in your program today are important words that define the vision, mission, and values of Augustana College. It is possible to dismiss these as verbiage that every institution must prepare and print in every significant publication bearing its brand. Yet when one observes the effectiveness with which some organizations fulfill their mission, make progress toward their vision, and live their values every day, some are clearly more impactful than others. Thus there must be something more than mere words, however important and well-assembled they may be, which define even very effective organizations from those which become something distinctly more than that.
I believe a sense of great passion for the mission is absolutely imperative to organizations creating a point of inflection, where their organization begins to successfully pull away and distance themselves from other institutions which are merely very good. These are the institutions that become premier institutions. These are institutions that are referred to as possessing something included in the experience they provide that is somehow greater than the others.
A friend recently delivered to me a copy of Jim Collins' monograph to his book Good to Great. The original book, Good to Great-- Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't, was written in 2001 and became an immediate best seller for profit-seeking organizations wanting to make the leap that he describes. After that publication his research continued into and focused on the world of not-for-profit entities, and so the monograph was published last year and is entitled Good to Great and the Social Sectors—Why Business Thinking is Not the Answer. (Parenthetically: Perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned the sub-title, as Augustana College has just installed a former businessperson as its President). Anyway…
Collins' discussion revolves around five key elements: Defining Great, Level 5 Leadership, First Who, Then What (a focus on people), The Hedgehog Concept, and finally, Turning the Flywheel. If we walk through these concepts, perhaps we can get a glimpse of what will be required of Augustana College as we progress toward our Vision of becoming one of America's Premier Church-related Colleges.
In defining greatness, he suggests that institutions must deliver superior performance, make a lasting impact, and achieve lasting endurance. As I read these descriptions, I could not help being drawn back to our mission statement and our core values. In looking at the data from our class of 2005 where nearly one in three of our graduates went on to graduate school, and of the remainder ninety-nine percent were successful in securing employment in their field of major study, perhaps we are indeed delivering performance.
But it is not only about securing a job after graduation—not that it isn't an important part mind you—it is about building a successful life.
Hearing from our travelers some years after their launch seems to indicate that many would give us high marks there as well. So it seems to me that if we are true to our mission and execute well, we may be on the right track toward greatness. But as we all are well aware, even if you are on the right track you can get run over if you are not moving fast enough. It seems to me that defining what it will mean for Augustana College to become truly great, or one people would label a premier institution, and to achieve lasting endurance at that level, will require much more clarity in our definition, and requires us to engage in much more dialog about what this may mean to us today, and well into the future. But it also seems to me, that defining greatness for Augustana College is a reaffirmation, a recommitment, a rededication to excellence.
Collins' discussion of Level 5 Leadership discusses a combination of personal humility coupled with professional will. Thus, his encouragement is that leadership is not at all about power, but indeed is much more complex. It would appear that Level 5 Leadership is much more about enablement than management. Max DePree, CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., sums up the job of being an artful leader in his book, Leadership is an Art: "The first responsibility of the leader is to define what can be. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor." Our Lord and Savior suggests in Mark chapter 9, verse 35:"If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all."
These sentiments do not apply only to the president of an organization, but to all who are called into leadership at any time by the mission of the organization and the work that must be accomplished at that moment. I believe these words admonish us to think about collaboration, cooperation, and roving leadership much more than what might be present in traditional power structures in organizations. In fact, I would go so far as to suggest that traditional power structures have no place in organizations that seek true greatness. Great organizations learn to operate on trust and commitment to each other, and discover that it is a continuing and unwavering focus on the mission that will provide the cohesion while empowering members to move forward individually and collectively toward the objective. It is possible for leadership in such institutions to be so prevalent, so shared, as to become invisible, because it looks instead like service. Indeed, as the Word says, it is by serving others that we will become great, not by attempting to command it to be so.
First Who—Then What: Collins is suggesting here that organizations that choose greatness as an objective must be made up of people who have the right skills, are in the right roles, and who have a passion for reaching the objective. Even with a superior strategy, institutions that lack the right people will never achieve greatness. He goes on to suggest that it is as important to help those out of the organization if they are not a good fit for the tasks at hand as it is to make sure the right people are on board for the ride. This implies clear goal-setting and measurement throughout the institution, and amassing evidence of whether or not each individual, department, and program is making progress.
This is not so that we can catch people doing things wrong, but rather that we catch people doing things right, and then learn and share those best practices with others. This will also help us to amass the body of evidence that clarifies whether or not we are truly being successful in accomplishing our mission. What we have then is a community, measuring, sharing, encouraging, and lifting each other.
The Hedgehog Concept requires us to examine three issues: What is it that Augustana College is really good at, such that we can excel and truly be the best at doing it? What is it that we can really be passionate about? And what is it that fuels our resource engine?
Our alumni and students tell us that what we are really good at, and what I observe we are quite passionate about, is teaching and building relationships with individual students. Integrating Christian faith with learning and service to others is something that we excel at and are passionate about. Delivering every program, even professional programs, that are steeped in the tradition of Liberal Arts.
But what fuels our resource engine? I believe it is dreams—here we may have some work to do. It will require some significant work to dimension realistic dreams that we can invite others to invest with us in so that we can continue to create the greatness we desire. By describing and clarifying our dreams and then passionately sharing them with others, I believe we can successfully assemble the resources we need to fuel our engine of growth with quality. It is my experience that people are eager to invest where they see opportunities for great returns. Augustana is a place where the returns are indeed priceless.
The Flywheel concept is one of momentum. I am, and we all are, clearly the beneficiary of the legacies of those who have led this institution to its present state of being. I am most fortunate to accept the presidency of an institution on solid financial footings, and with recent momentum in our enrollment. This year's enrollment success is clearly not my doing, but the work of others. So we have a solid base to build from, we have the beginnings of momentum—now it is time to turn the flywheel—round and round, gathering momentum.
This needs to occur with planning and foresight, but also with confidence and vigor, knowing that the positive momentum we are creating will carry us through whatever uncertainties lie ahead. Momentum is indeed a fabulous thing when it is going in your direction, and great organizations—those called truly premier institutions—are good at creating and sustaining their own momentum.
I believe these concepts that describe the points of differentiation between really good organizations and those that seek to become great can be a roadmap for our plan to achieve all the greatness that our Creator has put us in this time and place to achieve. I believe sincerely that we are in an organization of abundance, not of scarcity. I believe that God calls us to fan the fires of the human spirit coupled with the tremendous power in the Holy Spirit present with us, such that we will achieve things beyond what we can dream today.
One final question: For whom do we seek this objective of a premier designation among learning institutions? For whom do we seek to go from being very good, to being great? Obviously we do it for the students. But it is also alright that we do it for ourselves, and to glorify of our God. A goal such as this stands before us and proclaims that no one person can accomplish it alone. A goal such as this stands before the organization and calls its members to unleash their individual and collective creative energies. A goal such as this humbles everyone and calls upon them to grasp hands and push forth into the unknown with vigor and teamwork. Why? So that together we can attain the elusive and intrinsic reward of being part of a great endeavor, a journey to achieve a most worthy objective.
Augustana Like Always—Augustana Like Never Before
It shall be a daunting, but truly glorious journey, and I am so pleased and proud to be along with you for the ride. Together with God's help, the Augustana Like Never Before is a dream which will come true.
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Subsidized campus childcare was hard-won and remains very effective, while budget cuts and the privatization of childcare threaten centers across the country.
Labor unions have been on the decline for sixty years in the U.S., though they raise wages, decrease inequality, and give voice to workers. Can they rise again?
Since the 1980s, leading U.S. firms have announced massive downsizing plans in the name of maximizing shareholder value, but some observers are skeptical about how serious firms are in implementing these plans. Building on political theories of corporate governance, I examine how conflicts of interest and alignment among investors, workers, and top managers affect the implementation of announced downsizing plans.
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Community reactions against organizations can be driven by negative information spread through a diffusion process that is distinct from the diffusion of organizational practices. Bank panics offer a classic example of selective diffusion of negative information. Bank panics involve widespread bank runs, although a low proportion of banks experience a run. We develop theory on how organizational similarity, community similarity, and network proximity create selective diffusion paths for resistance against organizations.
This article addresses the question of whether and how internal wars can lead to state building. I offer a new conceptual framework for understanding the varied effects of internal conflict on state capacity, as measured through taxation. Contrary to the general scholarly consensus that internal wars make states fail, I hypothesize that like external wars, internal wars can lead to increased taxation when they enhance solidarity toward the state among the elite and motivate the state to strengthen and territorially expand the tax administration.
Do police treat religious-based protest events differently than secular ones? Drawing on data from more than 15,000 protest events in the United States (1960 to 1995) and using quantitative methods, we find that law enforcement agents were less likely to show up at protests when general religious actors, actions, or organizations were present. Rather than reflecting privileged legitimacy, we find that this protective effect is explained by religious protesters' use of less threatening tactics at events.
Numerous studies document that higher education is associated with a reduced likelihood of depression. The protective effects of higher education, however, are known to vary across population subgroups. This study tests competing theories for who is likely to obtain a greater protective benefit from a college degree against depression through an analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and recently developed methods for analyzing heterogeneous treatment effects involving the use of propensity scores.
This paper contrasts two money-related stressors—debt and economic hardship—and clarifies where debt fits into the stress process model. Debt may be a direct or indirect stressor, as something mediated by psychosocial resources, and may be a potential buffer, interacting with economic hardship. The analyses use data from a two-wave panel study of 1,463 adults. One way debt is distinct from economic hardship is that debt is more common among economically advantaged groups.
Social scientists have drawn on theories of embeddedness to explain the different ways legal, political, and cultural frameworks shape markets. Often overlooked, however, is how the materiality of nature also structures markets. In this article, I suggest that neo-Polanyian scholars, and economic sociologists more generally, should better engage in a historical sociology of concept formation to problematize the human exemptionalist paradigm their work upholds and recognize the role of nature in shaping markets and society.


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Karen and I were greeted at Rainbow and Southwest by a motorist. She said "If I were in better shape, I'd be riding too!". I bit my tongue, but you can imagine what was running through my head.
No signs of Lorin this morning. I locked up to the Metro sign while I drank coffee, just to keep "Security" happy.
While JR and I were talking, we saw this guy ride up on his de-stickered Next bike and lock up to a trash can. I suppose that works. There are a lot of commuters out. About this time last year, they were starting to fade. It could be the gas prices, but my money's on the mild temperatures we've had this month.
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Karen and I were greeted at Rainbow and Southwest by a motorist. She said "If I were in better shape, I'd be riding too!". I bit my tongue, but you can imagine what was running through my head.
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If only we had a dollar for every time we here the "if only------, I'd ride" statements. One gal at my work recently made the remark in a nasty tone, almost implying that I had an advantage because of it. I told her she can ride and I would help her do it. I volunteered to be her bike buddy. One of her excuses was how she lived so much farther than me, so I told her to leave her car at my house and ride with me. She shot that down right away, basically some folks just have to make their remarks and move on!
- August 27, 2008 10:13 AM
hey Noah,
name's Paul and I live down here in Wichita. curious about your panniers, I see they're axiom, which model? How is the fastening system? How long does it take you to get them on and off your rack? Have you ever had any problems?
- August 27, 2008 11:25 AM
- Noah said...
They're the LaSalle Model, and retail for about $100 for the pair. They've been GREAT. Here's a photo with and without the rain cover installed.
Attachment: Lower is a bungee loop with a metal hook that goes onto the lower part of almost any frame rack. Upper is two metal hooks that drape over almost any frame rack. Secured with a plastic twist-lock that pinches against the under-side of the tube that the upper-hooks hang on.
They've never come off, and the LaSalle comes with a pair of rain covers. The rain covers are good for sprinkles or short distances in heavy rain, but long distances in a deluge will give you a puddle of water in the bottom of the rain cover and some standing water in the bottom of the panniers.
I can tell you that on this new sunlite rack, the twist-locks are a pain in the butt. On my old Blackburn rack, they worked like a charm. The reason the sunlite rack is causing problems is because of those welded-on supports that go back by the rear wheel. Those supports get in the way of the twist lock. I can still use the twist-lock, but it takes some ingenuity and time.
I can get them both on or off in under a minute and a half. It was easily under a minute on my previous rack.
- August 27, 2008 11:37 AM
In regards to the LaSalle panniers:
After Noah posted his photos and review of the LaSalles, I bought a pair. They are awesome and reasonably priced. I forget the twist-locks most of the time and I've never had one even come close to coming off my rack (Trek rack). For my every day commute these are the ticket and they don't break the bank. Thanks to Noah for a great recommendation.
- August 27, 2008 12:01 PM
Noah, thanks so much for the info on the panniers, very useful info!!
- August 27, 2008 4:30 PM
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Hey there! We haven't been properly introduced. I'm Ethan Anderton. Back in May, I joined the /Film crew as the Weekend Editor, and while some of you have gotten to know me and my film tastes over the past few months, I never got a chance to truly arrive here at the site like our new writers Jack Giroux and Jacob Hall.
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Second, your next question should be: what will I find here?
After being laid off from my legal tech position in late 2008, and successfully launching the GeneaBloggers.com site in early 2009, I realized that what I originally identified as a classic "mid-life crisis" was actually an epiphany, a revelation. I realized that I could make a career in the genealogy and family history industry if I put my mind and my might to it. After all, I come from a long line of ancestors who not only faced adversity, but also sought creative ways to scratch out a living.
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Finally, this site will be more than just a landing pad to engage my services as a lecturer, a writer or an educator. In the coming weeks and months, look for market research services as they pertain to the genealogy industry. I've come to the realization that as more people become interested in their own family history, they will become consumers of genealogy-related products. There is a vast market out there – some have valued at over $1B in the United States alone – and no one seems to be tracking the demographics, the major vendors as well as the mom-and-pop operations and the startups.
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BOSTON -- Second degree murderers could be up for parole every ten years when they become parole-eligible, up from the current five-year cycle between parole hearings, under a bill pushed Wednesday by family members of a woman murdered in 1982.
Criminal defense attorney Max Stern voiced his opposition to the bill as lawmakers on the Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the legislation on Wednesday.
Bradley, a Hingham Democrat and former prosecutor, said he is seeking to stop the "reoccurring nightmare every five years" for families and friends of loved ones who were murder victims.
Second degree murderers can become parole eligible in 15 to 20 years, depending on what the sentencing judge allows. The statute on time between hearings was last changed in 1996, increasing to five years from three years.
According to the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project at Harvard Law School, 2,100 adults were on parole in Massachusetts in 2012, a historic low, and down from a peak of 5,000 in 1995.
A victim's family members pleaded with legislators at the hearing to pass Bradley's bill. Sisters of Leslie Haynes, who was murdered in December 1982 at age 20 by a 25-year-old stalker, testified in favor of the bill, with Leslie Haynes' picture beside them.
"We have to face our sister's murderer every five years," said Robin Haynes Teague of Hingham, her voice heavy with grief.
While the bill, which Bradley called "Leslie's Law," would not affect her family, Teague said other victims' families will have more time to heal if the legislation passes.
Teague emailed Bradley about the issue after the killer's most recent parole hearing in October 2013, in which John Tammaro was denied parole. Tammaro pleaded guilty to second degree murder in 1983 and received a life sentence.
Bradley was 12 years old and living up the street from the family when the murder happened in Cohasset.
Stern, the criminal defense attorney, testified against the bill, saying second degree is a lesser crime than first degree because it involves lesser culpability, and the bill would conflate first and second degree murders, making them "almost equivalent" and adding to the length of time in jail.
Most second degree murderers do not get paroled when they are first eligible, he added.
"If this bill passes, the second degree guilty plea will become virtually extinct. Everyone will go to trial," Stern, a past president of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, told the committee.
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Although no serious injuries to people were reported, the owners and their son were taken to a hospital to be checked out for what were described as minor issues.
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Raleigh, N.C. – Marriage Amendment proponents appear to be ahead in North Carolina, according to polling done by the Civitas Institute on April 30 to May 2.
Support for the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give the current definition of marriage additional legal protection remains strong as One-Stop Absentee Voting enters its final days. Applying survey results to current voter turnout trends and anticipated election day voting would project the amendment winning by no less than a 16 percentage-point margin.
A survey of partisan primary voters shows the amendment winning among Democrats by a slim 48-to-44 percent margin and among Republicans by a 78-to-15 percent margin. The largest supporters of the amendment among Democratic voters are black voters (38 percent of the sample), who support the amendment by a 2-to-1 margin — 63 to 30 percent. Self-identified conservative Democrats (23 percent of the sample) support the amendment by an 82-to-13 percent margin.
Among Republican primary voters, the weakest support for the amendment was found with self-identified liberal/moderate Republicans (21 percent of the sample), who supported the amendment by a 49-to-46 percent margin.
"While there is still time for a strong advertising or grassroots effort to change the outcome, it appears supporters of the amendment have the momentum," said Civitas President Francis De Luca. "However, as I have said before, this amendment is about deeply felt convictions affecting some of our most important civic institutions, faith and family. I believe we have not heard the last word on this issue."
The Civitas Poll is the only regular live-caller poll of critical issues facing North Carolina. For more information on Civitas polling, see http://www.nccivitas.org/category/poll/.
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Do you support or oppose a constitutional amendment that says: "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State?"
48% Total Support
44% Total Oppose
41% Strongly Support
7% Somewhat Support
6% Somewhat Oppose
38% Strongly Oppose
7% Don't Know/ No Opinion (DO NOT READ)
1% Refused (DO NOT READ)
78% Total Support
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7% Somewhat Support
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These two polls were each of 400 registered voters who were likely primary voters in their respective primaries in North Carolina and was conducted between April 30 and May 2, 2012 by National Research, Inc. of Holmdel, NJ. All respondents were part of a fully representative sample of registered 2012 primary election voters in North Carolina. For purposes of this study, voters interviewed had to have voted in at least one of the past two primary elections (2008, 2010) or be newly registered to vote since May 1, 2010.
The confidence interval associated with a sample of this size is such that: 95 percent of the time, results from 400 interviews (registered voters) will be within +- 4.9% of the "True Values." True Values refer to the results obtained if it were possible to interview every person in North Carolina who had voted in at least one of the past two primary elections or is newly registered to vote since May 1, 2010.
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Birth Registration is a fundamental right of every child, yet over 230 million children under the age of five have never been recorded—in the eyes of the law, these children are invisible.
Accenture Development Partnerships, a strategic partner to Plan International for many years, has most recently supported the publication of the "Innovations in Birth Registration" report. This comprehensive guide showcases good practice and provides practical insights to support government, private sector and civil society organizations looking to improve birth registration rates and strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems.
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Accenture and Plan International have been working together for over 15 years to further girls' rights around the world. Plan International's ambitious global strategy, launched in 2017, focused on helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive. Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, CEO Plan International, recognized that this would require new ways of working, announcing that "we will only be able to achieve sustainable development and gender equality by forming new and innovative partnerships across different sectors".
Plan International partnered with Accenture on this ambitious global strategy, recognizing that innovation and digital were crucial to achieving their goals. Accenture's Innovation Architecture and Accenture Digital, including the London Innovation Centre, Liquid Studios and Fjord were all key to helping understand the areas in which to embed innovation into the organization.
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Girls Out Loud – amplifying the voice of girls to enable them to lead the gender discussion whilst allowing Plan International to effectively respond to their needs
Youth Economic Empowerment – enhance Plan International's work on youth economic empowerment by exploring opportunities to close the loop on the employment journey, using virtual assistants to provide ongoing employment support and guidance
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Police officers injured in fiery crash
Pickup, police cruiser collide in Brown County
Two Aberdeen police officers were seriously injured in a fiery crash in Brown County on Friday.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the cruiser and a pickup truck collided on Ohio 68 at Ripley Day Hill Road at about 11:30 a.m.
The police cruiser then caught fire, troopers said.
The police chief said 38-year-old Officer Matt Nichols broke both femurs and shattered his ankle and was taken to University Hospital.
Officer Tony Wheeler, 22, suffered facial and head injuries in the crash, the chief said, and he will be taken to University from the Brown County Hospital.
Both officers have been on the force for about two months, and they were on their way to Brown County Municipal Court at the time of the crash.
The truck's driver, Don Hauke, suffered chest pains but was not injured, a source said.
The crash remains under investigation.


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That AK-47 looks way darn smooth and glare-y! Looks promising.GAA1992 wrote:I shouldn't be showing this up so soon, but i am also taking a dive on a mix between guns and magic:
GAA1992 wrote:Another screenie of my upcoming project:
The HUD was a little revamped, as well as i swapped some weapons inside the mod.
Now that i tested it a bit with Heretic and Hexen (and kinda failed), this is closer to a release than ever.
TheMightyHeracross wrote:I never thought something like that would even run right, given how many 3D models are in it. Like, that a lot of 3D models. I'd have thought it would run at like 2 FPS.
The main issue I would see is that multiplayer would basically be impossible, given GZ/QZ/ZDoom's current netcode and the lack of Zandro compatibility. But it's still very impressive.
Arctangent wrote:Based on the fact that the surfaces are drawn individually ( as seen by the "locked fov" tool thing ) I wouldn't be surprised if there's exactly zero models used there, just a bunch of flat sprites.
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Currently, the oldest board game of the world is the Egyptian Senet, dated 3500 BC. Senet is mentioned in the Book of the Dead, the Egyptian funerary text which describes the afterlife believes of this ancient civility.
It was believed that winning players of Senet were protected by the tree most powerful gods of ancient Egypt: Ra, Thoth and Osiris.
The Senet is played on a bridge of thirty boxes, while on the back, a second plank of twenty boxes were used for another game called Tjau, but we don't know with certainty the rules of the game.
Senet game board really similar to the chess one and for this reason many scholars think that this ancient Egyptian board game is the great-great-grandfather of the game of chess.
Four sets to play Senet, handmade carved in ivory, were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1333 BC.
Another ancient board game is the chess set of the Scottish island of Lewis, consisting of 78 pieces of Nordic origin made with Ivory and whale bones. The Isle of Lewis Chess Set is a really piece of games archaeology and dates back to the twelfth century (1150-1170 AD) and perhaps, it is the only examples to date of existing medieval chess. Read the rest of this entry »
For Christmas and News Eve holidays we shall meet the family: children and adults together around a big dining table. That's a good occasion to play the best board games and party games for all the family. Certainly among the most classic games are always fun and Monopoly, Risk, Scrabble and bingo, where the legendary Grandma usually scoops the jackpot.
Do not despise even the Quiz Trivial Pursuit, in all the sauces and classic party games. In short, these are the classic board games to buy this Christmas, but if you look for the latest games releases, you can buy Heroscape and Settlers of Catan.
Heroscape and Settlers of Catan are two role plays / board games that bring fun to all family, adults in particular.
Heroscape is a game branded Hasbro and it's a little bit pricey (around 60 pounds). But this board game is really fun to play an d will appeal to those who love heroes and monsters and the fantasy genre with special missions and quests to do. A Master will follow the whole story, managing the game with its beautiful miniatures and settings. Many cards and dice look very similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Read the rest of this entry »
Christmas holidays are a time to play family board games, never so in vogue as this year.
Tombola and not only: the Christmas holidays are a time of social and family board games, never so in vogue as this year. There are some new entries this year among board games as the new Force 4X4 and Clue Harry Potter, but the evergreen classics board games are always the most played games, with millions of fans around the world.
Beginning with the dear old Monopoly, with the little green houses, so worldwide famous that Ridley Scott is adapting it into a movie. Monopoly, distributed by Hasbro, has incredible numbers: it was played by some 750 million people since 1935, making the "most played board game in history .
Starting in 1935, has sold over 250 million copies of Monopoly in 106 countries and 40 languages. Have been published over 200 editions of the game, but the most popular is the classic number nine which is based on the streets of Atlantic City and is nearly identical to the original version by Charles Darrow presented to Parker Brothers. 74 years of history always renewed: from simple board games iPhone application has become the most downloaded, for PC. Read the rest of this entry »
Party games for adults and kids, such as board games and skill games, are increasing their presence online. There are many websites totally dedicated to the world of gaming, board games and skill games with reviews and advices for online buying.
If you have original gaming ideas you can also create your own party game with paper and pencil or amaze your friends with magic card tricks.
You can showcase your skills with party games kids and adults and thes are the top games to challenge your friends: Read the rest of this entry »
Kids at play are happy kids and group games (or sports) can really be great educational activities for your children.
Group games ask players a personal participation and at the same time involve groups' dynamics and interpersonal relationship. When kids play group games, they create and interact in a climate of cooperation and fun. In group games, every child is an important member of the team and determines the success of the group. Group games can be organized in outdoor open spaces or indoor, and are great during children parties and kids' birthdays. The number of children and participants in the game can vary. Read the rest of this entry »
Party games, gaming, playing strategies recreation and leisure are nowadays object of increasing attention. The educational value of party games and gaming activities plays a certain role in the education and growth of the child. New studies and disciplines train teachers and educators more prepared and professional in offering party games and gaming activities to support the educational development of children.
The best party games for kids and adults can be divided into group games, outdoor and indoor games, skill games and board games. Party games and tournaments are also great occasions to improve group socialization and discussion and to establish solid team works. Read the rest of this entry »
For this reason I decided to post this free online games top list, to flag some interesting and educational flash games websites found online. This is my personal free online games top list, but if you have other suggestions or you think I've missed some important resources feel free to add them in your comments.
All these free online games for kids listed below can help your children to improve different skills and abilities especially those regarding scholastic education.
Free educational online games are developed to support kids learning and help them to go deep to the earth of the school subjects (math, literature, reading and writing, history, geography, music, geometry).


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10 January 2013 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Opto Circuit firm Cardiac Science to supply defibrillators to Chicago transit system
Cardiac Science will supply Powerheart G3 AEDs to the Metra trains
Bangalore: Cardiac Science, part of the India-headquartered Opto Circuit group, will supply medical devices to Chicago's transit system in the US. The company will provide Powerheart G3 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to all the Chicago-area Metra commuter trains by the end of January.
Under terms of the agreement, Cardiac Science will deploy 440 AEDs in Metra passenger cars, work facilities, and police vehicles. The company also donated 30 AEDs to Metra. The deployment was made possible with a grant from the Regional Transportation Authority, sponsorship of Northwestern Medicine, and support of Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn.
Metra recorded nearly 82.7 million passenger trips in 2011, and is now the second transit system in the deploy AEDs on all of its trains.
"We are honored that Metra chose Cardiac Science to be the AED provider in its public access defibrillator program," said Mr Neal Long, president and chief executive officer, Cardiac Science. "Allowing passengers, workers, and emergency personnel with easy access to defibrillators will combat sudden cardiac arrests and save lives."
"Some of the transport hubs in India that have AEDs are Bangalore and New Delhi metro stations, Bengaluru International Airport and Cochin International Airport," said Vinod Ramnani, CMD, Opto Circuits.


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4.00 repeatedly freezes up . Sugestions ??
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Need more info. on your PC/Laptop?
does it leave a message when it freezes up?
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What he said....I have Puppy400 and it hasn't froze up yet. I have run some linux distros that are pretty processor hungry and clicked a few things too many and locked a computer up, the ram and processor were low on that computer though.
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Plenty of ram 1.5 gb ram Celeron D 352, 3.20 Ghz, 533 MHz FSB, 512 KB cache
It most likely isn't my machine . Puppy 3.01 didn't freeze once seemed much faster . Yeah I seem to have pressed too many times at once and the app opens and goes dead and repeates and does nothing but occupy the screen until you must restart to clear the opened dead locked up windows It leaves no message ..
Is Puppy 4.00 any slower? So what is the remedy for this slow click response locking up ?
Any ? THanks J08NS .
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I've no idea what's causing your apps to freeze, but is it a particular application, or any?
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It seems to be when I am exploring the start menu and click the apps from there that the multi, no close, lock problem occurs.
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No, I've no idea what could be going on there. Do you think maybe altering your mouse settings might have any effect?
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What exactly is the "multi problem?"
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I click on a link in start menu and app opens as a box to use ,I continue to use that box further or try to close it to select other app from start menu .and the current window box will not close and any further use from menu leads to many (multi) dead boxes
that I am unable to close leaving the only live link being the shutdown options which still work . I haven't noticed this in Puppy 3.01 .
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Which v4.00 are you using: the standard or experimental kernel?
Are you running live from CD, or HD install?
If HD install, full or frugal?
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I have this problem as well, It happens completely randomly - I can be using any app, OpenOffice, SeaMonkey, Sylpheed, or a windows program running under wine - and the system just appears to freeze, Nothing, no mouse or keyboard response, no error message. The only way out is to press the reset button. Also what is strange is that when this happens and the reset button is pushed Puppy does not give the X failed to shut down properly message on next X start. (the one where it tells you to ignore or wait the 30 secs).
I'm using standard Puppy 4.00 as frugal install with 1 gig ram.
This freeze type thing happened also when Ubuntu brought out their latest version and seemed to be something to with the Kernel. I don't know whether its been fixed over there. What's funny is that it was supposed to apply only to the 2.6.25 series kernel. My understanding is that Puppy 4.00 standard uses the 2.6.21 kernel which is not supposed to be contaminated. Could it be something else? Maybe a module? Could it be something to do with the mouse?
Another strange thing is that I think its getting worse. When I first installed Puppy 4 it didn't happen, then it was once every few days, now it can happen several times a day - today its happened 2 times already. I'll post here whenever it happens.
26/06/2008 10h30 - system freeze - using openoffice
26/06/2008 15h50 - system freeze - using InfoCentral under wine
27/06/2008 10h00 - cleaned the fans and left the covers off - no freeze today
28/06/2008 - 10h30 - system freeze - using seamonkey
06/07/2008 - 11h00 - system freeze - now using V403
06/07/2008 - 20h45 - system freeze - using Slypheed
Where might I look to find error messages for this after the system has been restarted?
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Rather than pushing the reset button or rebooting, you should instead restart X, if you can. First try to "Restart X server" from the Menu button (Menu > Shutdown > Restart X server). If the Menu is frozen, then simultaneously press Cntl+Alt+Backspace to crash Puppy to CLI, then type 'xwin' at the prompt to restart X. I suspect the freezing problem is an incorrect video driver, so you might try to change the driver to "Vesa" by running 'xorgwizard' from CLI.
Edit: CPU overheating can definitely cause freezing.
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Thanks nubc,
the problem is that when the system freezes I can't do anything, nothing works, mouse doesn't move, doesn't click, keyboard is completely inert, no keys work. However the screen still shows an image of the last thing that I was doing. So, I can't get to the menu button, or use Cntl+Alt+Backspace.
The ONLY way out of this is to push the reset button.
I'm wondering whether this is a CPU overheating problem?
This might explain why the problem appears to be getting worse. We are getting into high summer here in South France, with temperatures around 30 degrees C. I don't have AC and rely on the PC fan and CPU fans to keep the system cool enough. I'll clean the fans to see if it makes any difference.
I've never experienced a CPU overheating problem. What are the symptoms?
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I have been having a similar problem with one program.
A week or two back I got a compressed help format file for FreeBASIC and downloaded a pup or pet to read it. I think the program was named something like chm.exe or chr.exe. The reader program and the file are in the same directory. If I double click on the file, two windows appear. I can read the file in the second window, but the first window is blank, and there seems to be no way to get rid of the first window without rebooting.
Sorry I can't be a bit more definite about this, but I haven't played around with FreeBASIC or the help file for nearly a week. I'd intended to try to fix the problem by changing the system options from single click to double click operation, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
System: 450 mhz Pentium II cpu, 128 mb ram, 12 + 3 gb hd, puppy-4.00-k126.96.36.199 (full install)
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I went through a phase of dingo locking up completely every day for a couple of weeks. I haven't done anything specific but it seems ok now.
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